Papers, 1891-1952; (bulk 1904-1920).

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Papers, 1891-1952; (bulk 1904-1920).

Correspondence, speeches, writings, case files, reports, and scrapbooks, relating to Griffiths's career in law and public life, and his involvement in progressive causes, together with draft of his amendment to the Washington state constitution, providing loans for farmers, and materials concerning the Logged-off Land Conference (1916). Organizations represented include Republican Party, Progressive Party, Cascade Tunnel Association, and Seattle YMCA. Major correspondents include Council of Social Agencies (Seattle), Chamber of Commerce (Seattle), Commercial Club (Seattle), Grays Harbor Commercial Company, Roger S. Greene, John P. Hartman, J.A. Hutcheson, Harold Ickes, International Law Association, Mark O. Matthews, Merrill and Ring Lumber Company, Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers's Association, Playground and Recreation Association of America, Miles Poindexter, Polson Logging Company, First Presbyterian Church (Seattle), Seattle mayor, Paul Shuffrath, Henry Ward, and Washington Development Co. (Tacoma).

12.5 ft. and 1 microfilm reel.

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Logged-off Land Conference 1916 : Seattle, Wash.)

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